*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #2

allachie9 · 01-31-2016, 01:59 PM

Today has been cold, wet and windy, so I've spent some time processing some aurora shots ready for a slideshow I'm due to give to a local group shortly.
I thought you might like to see this one as I quite like it. It was taken last September and is a little unusual as it was taken quite early in the evening, when there was still some daylight. More usually the aurora keeps rather more unsociable hours and tends to appear around late evening / midnight / early hours.
This was shot about a mile from home, looking due north across The Moray Firth towards Wick and John O'Groats.

Twilight Aurora_3995_2 by Alan Butterfield, on Flickr

M_Six · 01-31-2016, 09:48 PM

Awesome shot, Alan. I'd print that as large as it would go and hang it where a lot of people would see it.

Great eagle shot, Ed. Looks like he's trying to show you some hot watches.

"Psst, hey buddy, check these out."

Itsed65 · 01-31-2016, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Great eagle shot, Ed. Looks like he's trying to show you some hot watches.

"Psst, hey buddy, check these out."

Itsed65 · 01-31-2016, 09:57 PM

It was 30mph sustained wind out at the coast today. Saw this guy for just a brief second.

Wind Blown Coyote by lennycarl08, on Flickr

dcstep · 02-01-2016, 10:24 AM

Here's my friend, Ken Parker, being honored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. He's holding "The Tree", his latest archtop guitar, built for the Museum's Musical Instrument collection.

Ken was honored as a top luthier of the 21st century. His innovative archtops stood the staid world of archtop guitars on its ear. The Tree is made of mahogany from a tree felled 55 years ago and reputed to have the most beautiful mahogany ever harvested.

Proud Poppa Ken Parker With "The Tree" by David Stephens, on Flickr

I own Brownie and Spot. Brownie is Cuban Mahogany and Spot is Sycamore-backed. See more here:

http://www.kenparkerarchtops.com/kenparkerarchtoq.html

Itsed65 · 02-01-2016, 10:04 PM

Bear Creek Unit by lennycarl08, on Flickr

dcstep · 02-02-2016, 10:50 AM

Beautiful wetland Ed.

I finally got back to nature yesterday. Here's a ring-necked pheasant cock that started running when he saw my car stop:

Haulin' Tail by David Stephens, on Flickr

dcstep · 02-02-2016, 10:51 AM

Alan, I've never seen a sunset aurora. Very nice shot.

John Tanglewood · 02-02-2016, 11:18 AM

A different kind of bird. F22 Raptor.

Funny how every shot I have of this airplane, it looks fake. The camouflage does some really weird things to the eye!

dcstep · 02-02-2016, 11:23 AM

Yeah John, it does look weird. Still, great shot.

M_Six · 02-02-2016, 04:16 PM

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Beautiful wetland Ed.

I finally got back to nature yesterday. Here's a ring-necked pheasant cock that started running when he saw my car stop:

Nice grab for having so little time.

dcstep · 02-02-2016, 04:32 PM

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Nice grab for having so little time.

Well, I must admit, I missed the first bird. This one hesitated a second.

justanotherdude · 02-02-2016, 07:30 PM

Trying to get back into it. Been lazy on this vacation of mine.

The water is only cold at first by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr

justanotherdude · 02-02-2016, 07:31 PM

Also, this photo is only half mine. During my wedding, I let a friend use my camera to practice since she's working towards getting her own camera. She took some pretty decent photos and I just edited them.

Tricia's Bridal Room by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr

Itsed65 · 02-02-2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dcstep

Well, I must admit, I missed the first bird. This one hesitated a second.

Yeah pheasants are tough. Every time I see one, they skedaddle into the grass before I can get the viewfinder to my eye.

Great shot.

Itsed65 · 02-02-2016, 07:35 PM

Kiting by lennycarl08, on Flickr

dcstep · 02-03-2016, 10:06 AM

Great kite shot Ed.

We had a great snow here yesterday, dry and powdery, so I went out to shoot again and not a thing with fur or feathers was moving, so I shot Cherry Creek and did a B&W conversion. This is an simulation of Ilford.

Cherry Creek Tributary by David Stephens, on Flickr

M_Six · 02-03-2016, 12:11 PM

^^^Nice work, DC. Not your usual fare. You should do more like this.

Itsed65 · 02-03-2016, 08:46 PM

Agreed, very nice. I'm going to try to get to Yosemite while there is still snow this year.

Itsed65 · 02-03-2016, 09:48 PM

Challenge to a Duel by lennycarl08, on Flickr

justanotherdude · 02-03-2016, 10:34 PM

Mercedes AMG GT by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr

justanotherdude · 02-04-2016, 11:38 AM

The River Flows In You by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr

Japanese Tea Garden in Balboa Park here in San Diego.

01-31-2016, 01:59 PM	#8317
allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1334 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	Today has been cold, wet and windy, so I've spent some time processing some aurora shots ready for a slideshow I'm due to give to a local group shortly. I thought you might like to see this one as I quite like it. It was taken last September and is a little unusual as it was taken quite early in the evening, when there was still some daylight. More usually the aurora keeps rather more unsociable hours and tends to appear around late evening / midnight / early hours. This was shot about a mile from home, looking due north across The Moray Firth towards Wick and John O'Groats. Twilight Aurora_3995_2 by Alan Butterfield, on Flickr __________________ Alan
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01-31-2016, 09:48 PM	#8318
M_Six Free Thinker 16967 Rep 7,455 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Awesome shot, Alan. I'd print that as large as it would go and hang it where a lot of people would see it. Great eagle shot, Ed. Looks like he's trying to show you some hot watches. "Psst, hey buddy, check these out." __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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01-31-2016, 09:57 PM	#8320
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2609 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	It was 30mph sustained wind out at the coast today. Saw this guy for just a brief second. Wind Blown Coyote by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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02-01-2016, 10:24 AM	#8321
dcstep Major General 1291 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Here's my friend, Ken Parker, being honored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. He's holding "The Tree", his latest archtop guitar, built for the Museum's Musical Instrument collection. Ken was honored as a top luthier of the 21st century. His innovative archtops stood the staid world of archtop guitars on its ear. The Tree is made of mahogany from a tree felled 55 years ago and reputed to have the most beautiful mahogany ever harvested. Proud Poppa Ken Parker With "The Tree" by David Stephens, on Flickr I own Brownie and Spot. Brownie is Cuban Mahogany and Spot is Sycamore-backed. See more here: http://www.kenparkerarchtops.com/kenparkerarchtoq.html __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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02-01-2016, 10:04 PM	#8322
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2609 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Bear Creek Unit by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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02-02-2016, 10:50 AM	#8323
dcstep Major General 1291 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Beautiful wetland Ed. I finally got back to nature yesterday. Here's a ring-necked pheasant cock that started running when he saw my car stop: Haulin' Tail by David Stephens, on Flickr __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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02-02-2016, 10:51 AM	#8324
dcstep Major General 1291 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Alan, I've never seen a sunset aurora. Very nice shot. __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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02-02-2016, 11:18 AM	#8325
John Tanglewood Porn Star 1316 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: E60 M5 \| F95 X5M \| F90 M5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Stamford, CT iTrader: (13)	A different kind of bird. F22 Raptor. Funny how every shot I have of this airplane, it looks fake. The camouflage does some really weird things to the eye! __________________
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02-02-2016, 11:23 AM	#8326
dcstep Major General 1291 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Yeah John, it does look weird. Still, great shot. __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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02-02-2016, 07:30 PM	#8329
justanotherdude Lieutenant 136 Rep 581 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 328 [Sold] Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	Trying to get back into it. Been lazy on this vacation of mine. The water is only cold at first by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr
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02-02-2016, 07:31 PM	#8330
justanotherdude Lieutenant 136 Rep 581 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 328 [Sold] Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	Also, this photo is only half mine. During my wedding, I let a friend use my camera to practice since she's working towards getting her own camera. She took some pretty decent photos and I just edited them. Tricia's Bridal Room by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr
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02-02-2016, 07:35 PM	#8332
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2609 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Kiting by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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02-03-2016, 10:06 AM	#8333
dcstep Major General 1291 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Great kite shot Ed. We had a great snow here yesterday, dry and powdery, so I went out to shoot again and not a thing with fur or feathers was moving, so I shot Cherry Creek and did a B&W conversion. This is an simulation of Ilford. Cherry Creek Tributary by David Stephens, on Flickr __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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02-03-2016, 12:11 PM	#8334
M_Six Free Thinker 16967 Rep 7,455 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	^^^Nice work, DC. Not your usual fare. You should do more like this. __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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02-03-2016, 08:46 PM	#8335
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2609 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Agreed, very nice. I'm going to try to get to Yosemite while there is still snow this year.
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02-03-2016, 09:48 PM	#8336
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2609 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Challenge to a Duel by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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02-03-2016, 10:34 PM	#8337
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02-04-2016, 11:38 AM	#8338
justanotherdude Lieutenant 136 Rep 581 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 328 [Sold] Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	The River Flows In You by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr Japanese Tea Garden in Balboa Park here in San Diego.
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